Sunday, March 25, 2018

Why Every Kitchen Should Have Fruit Cobbler Mix

By James Olson


Many consider dessert to be the final close to a perfect meal. However, there are some home cooks that see making dessert as an extra step that can be avoided, especially if it involves using the oven. Even if a person has a sweet tooth every so often, having fruit cobbler mix in the pantry may save time by making many dessert treats.

Many people think of cobbler or pie as an indulgent treat but this does not have to be. While served warm with vanilla ice cream, hot caramel sauce, or a sweet buttery crumb topping, at most restaurants, home versions allow more portion control. There are even ways to make the basic ingredients less fattening since that main ingredient is fruit, which is good for the body.

Probably the most popular squash is the zucchini, also known as Italian squash. Like the carrot, there is a slightly sweet flavor that lends itself well to breakfast bread and some pastries. These also cook into a soft texture that is easy to disguise. Zucchini bread sold in most coffee shops is a good example of this.

This crumble is something that is being used often in other desserts, like cake and cinnamon crumb muffins. Easy donuts can be made by cutting raw premade biscuits and cooking in deep fryer until brown. Once drained, cover with glaze, followed by crumb mixture. Cobbler mixture can also add a little spice to savory side dishes like apple stuffing or honey cornbread.

Although most mixes are flour, spice, and sugar, there are many ways to add to the mix before it goes into the oven. Mixing in cooked oats is good for the digestive system and can lower cholesterol. For more flavor and nutritional value, chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, and walnuts can also make the dessert more filling.

Chopped nuts may be mixed in the cobbler mix for more texture and flavor. Most people like to add sliced or chopped almonds, macadamia nuts, or pecan halves. Also, substituting melted butter with canola oil cuts back on the saturated fat and cholesterol. While more expensive, coconut oil is also a popular choice for baking sweets.

Sometimes, this mixture can be used to stretch some recipes like apple cornbread stuffing, coating for fried chicken, or teriyaki pineapple meatballs. The baked crumble mixture can also be used to top ice cream or added to a banana foster recipe. Some people like to add these to cool fruit cups or yogurt.

Making this dish is fairly easy, as it requires no more than a couple of dishes for mixing and baking. If there is too much cobbler left over after a while, it can be baked by itself and used as a dessert topping. Some suggested uses include a fruit or yogurt parfait, ice cream, or when mixed with roasted nuts, a satisfying snack.




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